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SG56 HZN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,946 mi
Last recorded170,946 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 HZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 170,946 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to vehicle sils

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 170,944 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to vehicle sils

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 146,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 116,154 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 92,102 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 92,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 190,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 146,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 114,101 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 114,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tie rod slight free play

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SG56 HZN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG56 HZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG56 HZN registered?

SG56 HZN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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